Bike tire
The world of tires is a humble but actually profound one. Topics include how to select tires for different driving situations and purposes, and daily tire maintenance, which directly affects driving comfort.
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TPU Inner Tube: Features, Pros, and Cons for Road Bikes and MTB
TPU inner tubes are gaining attention as the third force in bicycle tires. We summarize its features, advantages and disadvantages of using it on Road bikes and MTBs, and major manufacturers.
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What is a Tire Insert? Advantages and Disadvantages
This section summarizes what tire inserts are and the advantages and disadvantages of using them, which have been attracting attention along with the spread of tubeless tires and have recently been used in professional road racing.
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Shimano disc brake pad types and compatibility
This section summarizes the types of Shimano disc brake pads, the differences between models, and compatible brake calipers.
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TPI, Compound, Tread? Understanding Bicycle Tire Specifications
When looking for items to upgrade your road, MTB, or gravel bike tires, technical terms such as TPI, compound, and pattern appear in the descriptions. At first glance, tire specifications may seem difficult to understand, but if you keep only the important details in mind, your tire selection will be enhanced.
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How to Handle Flat Tires with Tubeless and Tubeless-Ready Tires
Tubeless tires have seen a dramatic increase in the number of users over the past few years. Even with tubeless and tubeless ready tires, punctures cannot be reduced to zero. The following is a summary of the causes of punctures and how to deal with them.
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How to check compatible tires from wheel specs
When trying to change tire thickness on a road bike or other sport bicycle, it is important to know what tire size the wheel will allow. In this article, we will show you how to find out which tires are compatible with your wheel based on its specifications.
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Bicyble Tire Tube Material Differences and Selection
There are two types of bicycle tire tubes, latex tube and butyl tube. The following is a summary of the differences between the two and which one you should choose.
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Sealant for road bike and MTB tires: Pros, cons, and choosing guide
This section summarizes what sealants are for road bikes and MTBs, their advantages and disadvantages, and how to select sealants.
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Types of valve extenders and how to select one
A valve extender, which extends the valve, is an essential item for operating deep-rim wheels on road bikes and other vehicles. The following is a summary of the different types of valve extenders, their differences, and how to select one.
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Tubeless and Tubeless Ready Tires: Pros and Cons
Tubeless and tubeless ready tires are increasingly being adopted in the latest wheels. The following is a summary of the differences, advantages and disadvantages of each, and points to keep in mind when choosing.
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Advantages and disadvantages of using CO2 cylinders
The CO2 cylinder is the preferred puncture repair inflator for expert road bike users. This section summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of using CO2 cylinders for inflating, and the differences from portable pumps.
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Advantages and disadvantages of tubular tires
Tubular tires are the choice of users who are concerned about performance. In this issue, we summarize the advantages and disadvantages of tubular tires and what kind of users they match.
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Choosing the right tires for a rainy road bike ride
Road bikes are often used for riding in the rain. In this article, we summarize tire selection for riding in the rain on a road bike.
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Vittoria Road Tires: Series and Types Overview
The following is a summary of the features of each series of Italian tire manufacturer Vittoria's tires for road use, as well as the weight, price and type of tire for each model.
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Types and grades of Pirelli tires for road use
Pirelli is also famous as a manufacturer of high-end tires for automobiles. In this article, I've summarized the differences between Pirelli's road bike tires for each series and model, their weights, and how to choose the right tire for each application.
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Continental Tire Series and Types for Road bike
Continental is a standard and popular tire for road bikes in Japan. Here is a summary of Continental's tire series and types for road use, as well as the differences in weight between models and sizes.
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What does "C+number" in bicycle wheel product names mean?
Some manufacturers include the "C+ number" format, such as C15 or C18, in the product name of their bicycle wheels. In this article, we will explain the "C+ number" of wheels.
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Advantages and disadvantages of clincher tires
Clincher tires are widely used on bicycles, from city bikes to road bikes and other sports bikes. The following is a summary of their advantages and disadvantages.
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Road Bike vs Gravel Bike: Key Factors to Consider
Gravel bikes have been rapidly gaining in popularity over the past few years. But what is the difference between a standard road bike and a gravel bike? We have compiled a list of tips on how to recognize a gravel bike and what to look for when choosing one.
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Panaracer's gravel tires series "GravelKing": types and how to choose
Panaracer's GravelKing gravel tires have been rapidly gaining popularity over the past few years, and we have compiled a list of the differences between the different models and how to choose one.
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Road Bike Tire Names, Sizes, and Standards
There are many different types of tires for road bikes, including different size standards and types. In this issue, we summarize the key points you should know about road bike tires.
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Goodyear road bike tire types and grades
The following is a summary of the types and grades of road bike tires and tires from Goodyear, the world's leading tire manufacturer in the U.S., and the features of each.
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Summary of Panaracer roadbike tire series and types
Panaracer's tires for road bikes are attractive for their reliable Japanese-made tires. We have compiled a list of the differences between these series, tires with good cost performance, and points to consider when choosing Panaracer tires.
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Summary of Michelin road bike and tire series and types
Michelin is popular not only for tires for cars and motorcycles, but also for road bikes, and we have compiled a list of Michelin's road bike tire series and types.
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Bicycle Air Gauge: How to Use and Read Memory
This is a summary of how to use a bicycle air gauge and how to read the memory, which can be surprisingly difficult for beginners to understand. We have also picked up some points to check when purchasing an air gauge.
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Road Bike Tires: Types and How to Enjoy Them
Changing tires can change the way you ride! We have compiled a list of different types of tires for road bikes, their respective characteristics, advantages and disadvantages, and how changing tires can make road biking more enjoyable.
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Properly Inflating Bicycle Tires: The Importance
Tire air maintenance is surprisingly often neglected, but in fact, it is only beneficial. In this issue, we summarize the importance of keeping tires well inflated and the precautions to take when inflating tires.
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Tire Tubes: Types, Manufacturers, and Selection Tips
Tire tubes are consumable parts that are replaced relatively frequently on bicycles. We have compiled a list of tire tube types, manufacturers, and points to keep in mind when selecting a tire tube.
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Bicycle Tire Lifespan: Tips to Extend and Check for Wear
This section summarizes the life of a typical bicycle tire, how to check for wear and tear, and how to replace a tire. Also how to store tires to extend their life.
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How to choose and inflate a road bike inflator
Managing air pressure on a road bike is known as "the basics." We have compiled a list of how to select and inflate air pressure for road bicycles, which is similar to but slightly different from that of city bicycles.
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